Trusted in 50+ countries Criminals move money through crypto every day. The CCI program gives law enforcement, government agencies, financial institutions, universities, and students entering the field the skills to understand it, follow it and investigate it.
Who Trains with CCI
Professionals from organizations including the following have completed CCI training:
…and professionals from 50+ countries
What Is CCI
The CCI is the foundational certification for anyone working on the front lines of crypto-related crime. It was built by practitioners, not theorists. The course covers how cryptocurrency actually moves, how criminals use it, and how investigators can trace it, analyze it, and build cases around it.
Five focused modules take you from core blockchain concepts through to live investigative techniques and dark web analysis. At the end, you pass a final exam to earn your CCI credential.
CCI is taken by law enforcement officers, financial crime investigators, compliance professionals, government analysts, academics, and individuals building expertise in one of the most in-demand areas of financial crime investigation.
Who It's For
CCI was designed with four primary audiences in mind. Each gets the same rigorous training, grounded in real cases and real investigative methods.
Crypto is now present in nearly every serious financial crime, from ransomware to human trafficking to dark web narcotics. This course teaches you how transactions are traced, how blockchain forensics tools work, and how to gather evidence that holds up in court.
From financial regulators to national security analysts, government professionals across disciplines are being asked to understand digital assets they were not trained on. CCI closes that gap quickly and efficiently, with content designed to be practical from day one.
CCI is used by universities around the world as a standalone certification and as a complement to degree programs in criminology, law, finance, and cybersecurity. Group licensing is available for course integration.
Understanding blockchain technology and cryptocurrency investigations is one of the fastest-growing specializations in financial crime. CCI gives you a structured, credentialed path into the field whether you are building on existing expertise or making a deliberate move into digital asset investigation.
We offer a free introductory module exclusively for verified law enforcement professionals. It covers the fundamentals of digital assets and gives you a real-world understanding of how cryptocurrency fits into modern criminal activity.
Enrollment requires a law enforcement email address. Once your account is verified (typically within 3 business days), you will receive access and can start immediately.
Register for the Free Law Enforcement ModuleDon't have a CCI account yet? Sign up first. It is free and takes less than two minutes.
The Curriculum
Each module builds on the last, taking you from core blockchain concepts through to live investigative techniques. Complete all five and pass the final exam to earn your Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator credential.
Understand what cryptocurrency is, how it works, and why criminals use it. Covers different types of cryptocurrency, how transactions are recorded on the blockchain, and the difference between legitimate and illicit use.
Bitcoin remains the most widely used cryptocurrency in criminal activity. Covers how Bitcoin works, how it is mined, how criminal schemes are constructed around it, and how AML professionals and law enforcement trace it using analytical tools.
Explores how criminals use cryptocurrency in practice. Covers peer-to-peer exchanges, real-world investigation scenarios, and techniques not widely documented elsewhere.
The dark web and cryptocurrency are closely linked in criminal activity. Covers how dark web marketplaces operate, how they interact with blockchain transactions, and how investigators bridge the gap between anonymous online activity and the physical world.
The capstone of the core CCI curriculum. Gives you the forensic skills to analyze blockchain data, identify illicit activity, and gather evidence that supports prosecution.
Best Value
The complete CCI certification package. Take all five modules and pass the final exam to earn your Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator credential.
Go Further
Already have your CCI or a solid working knowledge of crypto? These advanced modules go deeper into specialized areas and can be taken individually or as part of the CCIA certification or Master Crypto Investigations learning path.
A technical deep dive into Bitcoin transaction protocols, clustering methods, and the tools used to map transaction relationships. Examines obfuscation techniques and evolving Bitcoin protocols.
Decentralized finance is one of the fastest-growing areas of the crypto ecosystem and one of the least understood by investigators. Covers how DeFi protocols work, the risks they introduce, and how investigators can navigate decentralized exchange activity.
A comprehensive guide to the Ethereum network, including its history, ERC-20 tokens, smart contracts, proof-of-stake mechanics, and the clustering techniques used to investigate Ethereum transactions. Includes a demonstration of blockchain investigation using QLUE. Successful completion grants the CCI-E credential.
Covers the attack vectors used against blockchain projects and crypto users, including phishing, social engineering, infrastructure attacks, and smart contract exploits. Also addresses best practices for secure custody.
A practical guide to managing digital asset risk in organizational contexts. Covers regulatory frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance program design for businesses and institutions operating in the crypto space.
The CCIA builds on the CCI foundation with advanced modules covering specialized investigation techniques, emerging threats, and complex financial structures. The CCIA also includes the CCI-E credential which is earned upon completing Module 8.
Modules 6–10 + CCIA final exam | Includes CCI-E credential on completing Module 8
The most complete training available. All 10 modules and both final exams. Earns three credentials: CCI, CCI-E, and CCIA. More cost-effective than buying CCI and CCIA separately.
All 10 modules + 2 final exams (CCI and CCIA) | Earns 3 credentials | Self-paced
Learning Paths
Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator
→Modules 1–5 + final exam
→Earns: CCI credential
→Approx. 9–10 hours
Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator Advanced
→Modules 6–10 + CCIA final exam
→Earns: CCIA credential + CCI-E (Module 8)
→Approx. 12–14 hours
Master Crypto Investigations
→All 10 modules + 2 final exams
→Earns: CCI + CCI-E + CCIA credentials
→Approx. 20–25 hours
For Teams & Agencies
If you are responsible for training a team, a unit, or an entire organization, we have options built for you. Bulk enrollment gives everyone on your team access to the same rigorous curriculum — CCI, CCIA, or the full MCI path — with consistent credential outcomes you can report on.
Testimonials
"The CCI course expanded my understanding of blockchain forensics considerably. I am better able to engage with law enforcement and financial institutions on tracing cryptocurrency and identifying illicit actors to disrupt activity such as human trafficking and child exploitation."
"Tracing, tracking, and monitoring cryptocurrency crimes are must-have skills for compliance professionals. The course is delivered from both a law enforcement and financial services perspective. Great facilitators with deep experience in both sectors."
"This course will provide you with the requisite knowledge and tools to conduct any cryptocurrency investigation. It is a must for financial investigators and compliance professionals."
"The content covering the fundamentals of blockchain is the most easy to understand I have seen to date. The course takes complex content and makes it easy to digest. I believe it should be mandatory for new hires at any company that interacts with the crypto space."
"The Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator module courses have significantly enhanced my technical skills in cryptocurrency mining, criminal schemes, blockchain forensics, and AML cryptocurrency investigations. The law enforcement case studies are of real value for risk and compliance officers worldwide."
"The cryptocurrency investigations course was extremely informative and enlightening. It helped me connect the dots in how cryptocurrency can move around, how to follow the money, and how to build an investigation."
"The Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator (CCI) course expanded my understanding of blockchain and crypto-forensics a great deal. I am better able to engage with both law enforcement and financial institutions on the importance of tracing cryptocurrency."
"If anyone is looking for a course that will help them conduct investigations relating to cryptocurrency and the blockchain, I cannot recommend this course enough. It provided everything I was looking for in understanding the new risks associated with new technologies."
"Great course, I highly recommend it. The highlight is understanding the investigative techniques involving cryptocurrencies, which I believe is a necessary skill for all forensic and compliance professionals."
"This well-structured course introduces learners to blockchain fundamentals before deep-diving into the world of crypto crimes. It is delivered in a very practical way, from both law enforcement and financial services perspectives."
"A well-designed course with the right balance between the necessary technical elements and the practical aspect of investigation and compliance."
"Great course, from the basics through to applicable investigative techniques."
Common Questions
From fraud and ransomware to money laundering and dark web cases, digital assets now surface in investigations across every sector. CCI gives you a practical, credentialed grounding in how to trace them, analyze them, and build cases around them.
